{"id":2443,"date":"2025-04-29T09:55:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T13:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/?page_id=2443"},"modified":"2025-04-29T10:07:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T14:07:24","slug":"maine-4-h-foundation-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/maine-4-h-foundation-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Maine 4-H Foundation 2024 Annual Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns2443_bda967-9b{padding-left:0px;gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns2443_bda967-9b .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2443_bda967-9b, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2443_bda967-9b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns2443_bda967-9b, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns2443_bda967-9b{margin-bottom:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 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.kb-btn2443_3d7963-c0.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn2443_3d7963-c0.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn2443_3d7963-c0.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn2443_3d7963-c0.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn2443_3d7963-c0 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/resource\/maine-4-h-foundation-2024-annual-report-pdf\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Download and Print: Maine 4-H Foundation 2024 Annual Report<\/strong> (PDF)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2443_effa99-27 .kt-block-spacer{height:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2443_effa99-27 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2443_effa99-27\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2024 Annual Report Contents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#4h-youth\">4-H Youth<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#outdoor-learning\">Outdoor Learning<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#healthy-living\">Healthy Living<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#outdoor-sportsman\">Outdoor Sportsman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#team-learning\">Team Learning<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#science-and-math\">Science and Math<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#technology\">Technology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#engineering\">Engineering<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#arts\">Arts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#virtual-learning\">Virtual Learning<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#youth-mentoring\">Youth Mentoring<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#healthy-living\">Healthy Living<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#agricultural-learning\">Agricultural Learning<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#sustainable-living\">Sustainable Living<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#public-speaking\">Public Speaking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#magic-lantern-center\">Magic Lantern Innovation Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#foundation\">Maine 4-H Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#financial-report\">Financial Report<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#foundation-board\">Maine 4-H Foundation Board 2024-2025<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#officers\">Officers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#trustees\">Trustees<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#youth-trustees\">Youth Trustees<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#honorary-members\">Honorary Members<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#executive-director\">Executive Director<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#administrative-specialist\">Administrative Specialist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2443_d85265-90 .kt-block-spacer{height:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2443_d85265-90 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2443_d85265-90\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-2443_44e29b-82{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-2443_44e29b-82 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-2443_44e29b-82 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-2443_44e29b-82 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-2443_44e29b-82 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-2443_44e29b-82 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:300px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:97%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenager-using-a-roller-to-paint-a-wall-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-300x293.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"293\" alt=\"4-H teenager using a roller to paint a wall\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenager-using-a-roller-to-paint-a-wall-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenager-using-a-roller-to-paint-a-wall-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo.png\" data-id=\"2456\" class=\"wp-image-2456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenager-using-a-roller-to-paint-a-wall-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-300x293.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenager-using-a-roller-to-paint-a-wall-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-105x103.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenager-using-a-roller-to-paint-a-wall-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-317x310.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenager-using-a-roller-to-paint-a-wall-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-423x414.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenager-using-a-roller-to-paint-a-wall-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenager-using-a-roller-to-paint-a-wall-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo.png 589w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:300px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:68%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenage-team-leaders-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-300x204.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" alt=\"4-H teenage team leaders\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenage-team-leaders-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenage-team-leaders-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources.png\" data-id=\"2458\" class=\"wp-image-2458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenage-team-leaders-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenage-team-leaders-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-105x71.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenage-team-leaders-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-317x215.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenage-team-leaders-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-423x287.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenage-team-leaders-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources.png 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:300px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:98%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenager-posing-with-a-cow-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-300x295.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"295\" alt=\"4-H teenager posing with a cow\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenager-posing-with-a-cow-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenager-posing-with-a-cow-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo.png\" data-id=\"2455\" class=\"wp-image-2455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenager-posing-with-a-cow-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-300x295.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenager-posing-with-a-cow-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-105x103.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenager-posing-with-a-cow-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-317x312.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenager-posing-with-a-cow-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-423x416.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenager-posing-with-a-cow-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-634x624.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenager-posing-with-a-cow-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenager-posing-with-a-cow-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo.png 697w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4h-youth\">4-H Youth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear 4-H Community,<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-member-working-with-a-teenage-4-H-leader-sitting-at-a-sewing-machine-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-300x250.png\" alt=\"young 4-H member working with a teenage 4-H leader sitting at a sewing machine\" class=\"wp-image-2484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-member-working-with-a-teenage-4-H-leader-sitting-at-a-sewing-machine-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-member-working-with-a-teenage-4-H-leader-sitting-at-a-sewing-machine-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-768x640.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-member-working-with-a-teenage-4-H-leader-sitting-at-a-sewing-machine-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-105x88.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-member-working-with-a-teenage-4-H-leader-sitting-at-a-sewing-machine-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-317x264.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-member-working-with-a-teenage-4-H-leader-sitting-at-a-sewing-machine-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-423x353.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-member-working-with-a-teenage-4-H-leader-sitting-at-a-sewing-machine-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-634x528.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-member-working-with-a-teenage-4-H-leader-sitting-at-a-sewing-machine-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo.png 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">4-H Youth in Community Leadership<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>2024 has been a tremendous year for the Maine 4-H Foundation and the 4-H Youth Development program. The 4-H Board of Trustees has been actively working to raise support for new programs,<br>legacy projects, scholarships for graduating seniors, and support for our six educational learning centers statewide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Maine 4-H Youth Development program has initiated leadership teams at the state level, including: 1) one focused on outdoor educational leadership and learning, 2) a second focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM), 3) a team focused on youth mentoring and healthy living, and 4) a team focused on 4-H agriculture and food sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-membering-working-in-a-garden-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-300x142.png\" alt=\"young 4-H membering working in a garden\" class=\"wp-image-2485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-membering-working-in-a-garden-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-membering-working-in-a-garden-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-768x364.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-membering-working-in-a-garden-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-105x50.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-membering-working-in-a-garden-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-317x150.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-membering-working-in-a-garden-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-423x200.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-membering-working-in-a-garden-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-634x300.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-membering-working-in-a-garden-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-846x400.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-membering-working-in-a-garden-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo.png 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">4-H Youth in Sustainable Healthy Living<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Our annual report is a collection of our successes and plans for the future. The Maine 4-H Foundation truly appreciates your support as a valued part of our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our Maine youth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sean Cameron, President<br>Maine 4-H Foundation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"outdoor-learning\">Outdoor Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-member-getting-ready-to-shoot-an-arrow-out-of-a-bow-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-300x200.png\" alt=\"a 4-H member getting ready to shoot an arrow out of a bow\" class=\"wp-image-2463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-member-getting-ready-to-shoot-an-arrow-out-of-a-bow-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-member-getting-ready-to-shoot-an-arrow-out-of-a-bow-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-105x70.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-member-getting-ready-to-shoot-an-arrow-out-of-a-bow-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-317x211.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-member-getting-ready-to-shoot-an-arrow-out-of-a-bow-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-423x282.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-member-getting-ready-to-shoot-an-arrow-out-of-a-bow-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-634x422.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-member-getting-ready-to-shoot-an-arrow-out-of-a-bow-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo.png 745w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>UMaine Extension 4-H Camp and Learning Centers provide programs for youth ages 4-17, many from underserved populations, to have transformational experiences designed to develop a sense of place and belonging, and confidence in the outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"healthy-living\">Healthy Living<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-collection-of-4-H-manual-covers-UMaine-Extension-4-H-graphic-300x191.png\" alt=\"a collection of 4-H manual covers\" class=\"wp-image-2464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-collection-of-4-H-manual-covers-UMaine-Extension-4-H-graphic-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-collection-of-4-H-manual-covers-UMaine-Extension-4-H-graphic-768x488.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-collection-of-4-H-manual-covers-UMaine-Extension-4-H-graphic-105x67.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-collection-of-4-H-manual-covers-UMaine-Extension-4-H-graphic-317x202.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-collection-of-4-H-manual-covers-UMaine-Extension-4-H-graphic-423x269.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-collection-of-4-H-manual-covers-UMaine-Extension-4-H-graphic-634x403.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-collection-of-4-H-manual-covers-UMaine-Extension-4-H-graphic.png 777w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Our programs include both day and residential summer camps, onsite open-air classrooms for<br>schools, and school-based programs, as well as adult programming and workshops. We have a well-developed virtual component to our programs that gives them added depth and maximizes accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"outdoor-sportsman\">Outdoor Sportsman<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-couple-of-4-H-members-in-a-canoe-out-on-the-water-using-fishing-poles-to-catch-fish-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-300x197.png\" alt=\"a couple of 4-H members in a canoe out on the water using fishing poles to catch fish\" class=\"wp-image-2465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-couple-of-4-H-members-in-a-canoe-out-on-the-water-using-fishing-poles-to-catch-fish-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-couple-of-4-H-members-in-a-canoe-out-on-the-water-using-fishing-poles-to-catch-fish-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-105x69.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-couple-of-4-H-members-in-a-canoe-out-on-the-water-using-fishing-poles-to-catch-fish-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-317x208.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-couple-of-4-H-members-in-a-canoe-out-on-the-water-using-fishing-poles-to-catch-fish-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-423x277.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-couple-of-4-H-members-in-a-canoe-out-on-the-water-using-fishing-poles-to-catch-fish-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-634x415.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-couple-of-4-H-members-in-a-canoe-out-on-the-water-using-fishing-poles-to-catch-fish-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo.png 757w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Our UMaine 4-H Outdoor Learning Centers provide a variety of educational experience including survival, ecology, conservation, natural resource and Maine sportsman experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"team-learning\">Team Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-members-working-with-their-leader-on-a-robotics-project-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-300x142.png\" alt=\"a group of 4-H members working with their leader on a robotics project\" class=\"wp-image-2466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-members-working-with-their-leader-on-a-robotics-project-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-members-working-with-their-leader-on-a-robotics-project-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-1024x485.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-members-working-with-their-leader-on-a-robotics-project-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-768x364.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-members-working-with-their-leader-on-a-robotics-project-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-105x50.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-members-working-with-their-leader-on-a-robotics-project-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-317x150.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-members-working-with-their-leader-on-a-robotics-project-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-423x200.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-members-working-with-their-leader-on-a-robotics-project-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-634x300.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-members-working-with-their-leader-on-a-robotics-project-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-846x401.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-members-working-with-their-leader-on-a-robotics-project-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-951x451.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-members-working-with-their-leader-on-a-robotics-project-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo.png 1133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Our Learning Centers typically attract over 2,500 youth each summer and provide school programming<br>for over 6,000 students from more than 60 Maine school groups Our University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Centers include Blueberry Cove, Bryant Pond, Greenland Point, and Tanglewood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"science-and-math\">Science and Math<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"271\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-members-sitting-outside-in-a-parking-lot-working-on-a-robotics-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-300x271.png\" alt=\"4-H members sitting outside in a parking lot working on a robotics activity\" class=\"wp-image-2454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-members-sitting-outside-in-a-parking-lot-working-on-a-robotics-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-300x271.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-members-sitting-outside-in-a-parking-lot-working-on-a-robotics-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-1024x926.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-members-sitting-outside-in-a-parking-lot-working-on-a-robotics-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-768x695.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-members-sitting-outside-in-a-parking-lot-working-on-a-robotics-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-105x95.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-members-sitting-outside-in-a-parking-lot-working-on-a-robotics-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-317x287.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-members-sitting-outside-in-a-parking-lot-working-on-a-robotics-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-423x383.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-members-sitting-outside-in-a-parking-lot-working-on-a-robotics-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-634x573.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-members-sitting-outside-in-a-parking-lot-working-on-a-robotics-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-846x765.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-members-sitting-outside-in-a-parking-lot-working-on-a-robotics-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-951x860.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-members-sitting-outside-in-a-parking-lot-working-on-a-robotics-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo.png 1098w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The 4-H STEM Ambassadors program serves as a bridge to connect UMaine students with youth and community partners for the purpose of participating in informal, hands-on, STEM focused learning opportunities, using UMaine research and resources. STEM Ambassadors are able to experience working directly with youth in a safe, controlled environment, increasing their experience in facilitating STEM activities while also developing their skills in leadership, collaboration, communication, and project-planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"technology\">Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image2443_caa16e-9b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2443_caa16e-9b\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"239\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Junk-Drawer-Manual-book-cover-UMaine-Extension-4-H-239x300.png\" alt=\"Junk Drawer Manual book cover\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Junk-Drawer-Manual-book-cover-UMaine-Extension-4-H-239x300.png 239w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Junk-Drawer-Manual-book-cover-UMaine-Extension-4-H-105x132.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Junk-Drawer-Manual-book-cover-UMaine-Extension-4-H-317x398.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Junk-Drawer-Manual-book-cover-UMaine-Extension-4-H-423x531.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Junk-Drawer-Manual-book-cover-UMaine-Extension-4-H.png 593w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,239px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Through STEM Ambassadors, youth around the state are introduced to 4-H, engaging in positive youth development and engagement with unique STEM educational opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"engineering\">Engineering<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-people-conducting-a-robotic-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-300x169.png\" alt=\"young people conducting a robotic activity\" class=\"wp-image-2489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-people-conducting-a-robotic-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-people-conducting-a-robotic-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-105x59.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-people-conducting-a-robotic-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-people-conducting-a-robotic-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-317x178.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-people-conducting-a-robotic-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-423x238.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-people-conducting-a-robotic-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-634x357.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-people-conducting-a-robotic-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-people-conducting-a-robotic-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo.png 757w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The 4-H STEM Challenge is an annual event. This is a premier rallying event for 4-H science across the country. In 2023, Maine used this ready to go resource as an invitation to recruit 18 new 4-H volunteers to join our program. The STEM Challenge, Power Protectors, covered in home energy use and explored alternative energy sources. Three Power Protectors 4-H Science Kits were created and added to the 4-H toolkit lending library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"arts\">Arts<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"285\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Nelson-Mandela-quote-Canva-graphic-produced-by-UMaine-Extension-4-H-285x300.png\" alt=\"Nelson Mandela quote: &quot;Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-2477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Nelson-Mandela-quote-Canva-graphic-produced-by-UMaine-Extension-4-H-285x300.png 285w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Nelson-Mandela-quote-Canva-graphic-produced-by-UMaine-Extension-4-H-105x110.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Nelson-Mandela-quote-Canva-graphic-produced-by-UMaine-Extension-4-H-317x334.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Nelson-Mandela-quote-Canva-graphic-produced-by-UMaine-Extension-4-H-423x445.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Nelson-Mandela-quote-Canva-graphic-produced-by-UMaine-Extension-4-H.png 479w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,285px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.&#8221; <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Maine 4-H explores the visual and performing arts, community-based arts programs, and a great deal of talented youth engaged in programs at our new Magic Lantern Innovation Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"virtual-learning\">Virtual Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/screenshot-of-a-Zoom-session-for-4-H-Hang-Out-UMaine-Extension-4-H-300x237.png\" alt=\"screenshot of a Zoom session for 4-H Hang Out\" class=\"wp-image-2480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/screenshot-of-a-Zoom-session-for-4-H-Hang-Out-UMaine-Extension-4-H-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/screenshot-of-a-Zoom-session-for-4-H-Hang-Out-UMaine-Extension-4-H-768x606.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/screenshot-of-a-Zoom-session-for-4-H-Hang-Out-UMaine-Extension-4-H-105x83.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/screenshot-of-a-Zoom-session-for-4-H-Hang-Out-UMaine-Extension-4-H-317x250.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/screenshot-of-a-Zoom-session-for-4-H-Hang-Out-UMaine-Extension-4-H-423x334.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/screenshot-of-a-Zoom-session-for-4-H-Hang-Out-UMaine-Extension-4-H-634x500.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/screenshot-of-a-Zoom-session-for-4-H-Hang-Out-UMaine-Extension-4-H-846x667.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/screenshot-of-a-Zoom-session-for-4-H-Hang-Out-UMaine-Extension-4-H.png 947w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>4-H Virtual Learning is statewide year-round virtual programming available to any youth in Maine, K-12. All 4-H virtual learning programs emphasize positive youth development practices, including: sparks, belonging, developmental relationships, hands-on learning and reflection. The <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/\">Virtual Learning Hub<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/summer-learning\/\">4-H Summer Learning Series<\/a> are part of this virtual 4-H effort. Over the 2023-2024 year, more than 20 unique program series were offered virtually, including topics such as: the science of a solar eclipse, weaving and fiber arts, water ecology, animal science, rockhounding, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"youth-mentoring\">Youth Mentoring<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/person-showing-young-people-who-trees-are-tapped-to-gather-maple-sap-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-298x300.png\" alt=\"person showing young people who trees are tapped to gather maple sap\" class=\"wp-image-2478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/person-showing-young-people-who-trees-are-tapped-to-gather-maple-sap-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/person-showing-young-people-who-trees-are-tapped-to-gather-maple-sap-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/person-showing-young-people-who-trees-are-tapped-to-gather-maple-sap-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-768x773.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/person-showing-young-people-who-trees-are-tapped-to-gather-maple-sap-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-105x106.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/person-showing-young-people-who-trees-are-tapped-to-gather-maple-sap-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-317x319.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/person-showing-young-people-who-trees-are-tapped-to-gather-maple-sap-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-423x426.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/person-showing-young-people-who-trees-are-tapped-to-gather-maple-sap-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-634x638.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/person-showing-young-people-who-trees-are-tapped-to-gather-maple-sap-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/person-showing-young-people-who-trees-are-tapped-to-gather-maple-sap-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo.png 845w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,298px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The 2024 Sustainable Woodland Agriculture program, marketed as Maple Sugaring 101, was a statewide 7-week program available for youth 4-H ages 10 and older to learn about the entire maple sugaring process and how to successfully engage in the maple sugaring industry. Participants learned about the complete maple sugaring process, from forest management, tapping trees, transporting sap, using an evaporator, grading, and storing syrup, to operating a maple sugaring business. Furthermore, youth learned about other non-timber agricultural practices for mixed hardwood forests in Maine. The program was implemented through multiple learning modalities that included, three virtual sessions by Zoom, learning guides and materials, and in-person visits to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"healthy-living\">Healthy Living<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#EmpoweringMEandYou<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-leader-guiding-young-4-H-members-in-cooking-skills-4-H-National-Marketing-photo-300x300.png\" alt=\"a 4-H leader guiding young 4-H members in cooking skills\" class=\"wp-image-2467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-leader-guiding-young-4-H-members-in-cooking-skills-4-H-National-Marketing-photo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-leader-guiding-young-4-H-members-in-cooking-skills-4-H-National-Marketing-photo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-leader-guiding-young-4-H-members-in-cooking-skills-4-H-National-Marketing-photo-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-leader-guiding-young-4-H-members-in-cooking-skills-4-H-National-Marketing-photo-317x317.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-leader-guiding-young-4-H-members-in-cooking-skills-4-H-National-Marketing-photo-423x423.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-leader-guiding-young-4-H-members-in-cooking-skills-4-H-National-Marketing-photo-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-leader-guiding-young-4-H-members-in-cooking-skills-4-H-National-Marketing-photo-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-leader-guiding-young-4-H-members-in-cooking-skills-4-H-National-Marketing-photo-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-leader-guiding-young-4-H-members-in-cooking-skills-4-H-National-Marketing-photo.png 608w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>#EmpoweringMEandYou lessons are a part of a multi-year project linked to the National Youth Summits on Healthy Living. Each lesson is designed by Maine 4-H youth (with staff assistance) to be taught by and for middle to high school-aged teens. The Maine 4-H Foundation supports our students attending the Summits, virtual learning, and bringing back community-based projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"agricultural-learning\">Agricultural Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-members-gathering-produce-from-a-garden-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-225x300.png\" alt=\"young 4-H members gathering produce from a garden\" class=\"wp-image-2488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-members-gathering-produce-from-a-garden-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-members-gathering-produce-from-a-garden-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-105x140.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-members-gathering-produce-from-a-garden-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-317x422.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-members-gathering-produce-from-a-garden-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-423x564.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-members-gathering-produce-from-a-garden-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo.png 436w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>4-H has a rich history in agricultural education including raising healthy livestock, to veterinary science and animal husbandry. The Maine 4-H Foundation supports all aspects of animal science education statewide annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sustainable-living\">Sustainable Living<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sustainable and healthy living education is growing more important each year and is a significant focus of 4-H programs annually. Programs include organic gardens, best practices in growing, outdoor 4-H Learning Center agricultural programs, and community service gardens. The Maine 4-H Foundation works to support healthy living for youth.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/graphic-with-Arabia-proverb-National-4-H-Marketing-Resource-and-Canva-300x300.png\" alt=\"graphic with Arabian proverb: &quot;He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-2474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/graphic-with-Arabia-proverb-National-4-H-Marketing-Resource-and-Canva-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/graphic-with-Arabia-proverb-National-4-H-Marketing-Resource-and-Canva-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/graphic-with-Arabia-proverb-National-4-H-Marketing-Resource-and-Canva-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/graphic-with-Arabia-proverb-National-4-H-Marketing-Resource-and-Canva-317x317.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/graphic-with-Arabia-proverb-National-4-H-Marketing-Resource-and-Canva-423x423.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/graphic-with-Arabia-proverb-National-4-H-Marketing-Resource-and-Canva-634x634.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/graphic-with-Arabia-proverb-National-4-H-Marketing-Resource-and-Canva-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/graphic-with-Arabia-proverb-National-4-H-Marketing-Resource-and-Canva-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/graphic-with-Arabia-proverb-National-4-H-Marketing-Resource-and-Canva-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/graphic-with-Arabia-proverb-National-4-H-Marketing-Resource-and-Canva.png 673w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"public-speaking\">Public Speaking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maine 4-H Public Speaking Event<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"156\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-youth-members-surround-a-4-H-leader-who-is-discussing-a-game-board-UMaine-Extension-4-H-300x156.png\" alt=\"4-H youth members surround a 4-H leader who is discussing a game board\" class=\"wp-image-2462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-youth-members-surround-a-4-H-leader-who-is-discussing-a-game-board-UMaine-Extension-4-H-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-youth-members-surround-a-4-H-leader-who-is-discussing-a-game-board-UMaine-Extension-4-H-768x399.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-youth-members-surround-a-4-H-leader-who-is-discussing-a-game-board-UMaine-Extension-4-H-105x54.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-youth-members-surround-a-4-H-leader-who-is-discussing-a-game-board-UMaine-Extension-4-H-317x165.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-youth-members-surround-a-4-H-leader-who-is-discussing-a-game-board-UMaine-Extension-4-H-423x220.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-youth-members-surround-a-4-H-leader-who-is-discussing-a-game-board-UMaine-Extension-4-H-634x329.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-youth-members-surround-a-4-H-leader-who-is-discussing-a-game-board-UMaine-Extension-4-H-846x439.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-youth-members-surround-a-4-H-leader-who-is-discussing-a-game-board-UMaine-Extension-4-H.png 946w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The 4-H Public Speaking is a program that starts at the club\/county level and reaches out to a multi state tournament. Youth participate at the local level by presenting prepared demonstrations and<br>illustrated talks in front of judges and an audience. Those who qualify and who choose to move on<br>compete at the state tournament. An on-line option is available as an accommodation only. Senior youth who qualify and choose to move on may then become part of the Communication Science Team and represent Maine at the Eastern States Exposition and at the Northeast Region 4-H Speak Up Fest, a multi-state public speaking tournament. Participation in this program helps youth to develop skills and confidence in speaking in front of an audience as well as in interpersonal communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"magic-lantern-center\">Magic Lantern Innovation Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Magic Lantern Innovation Center is in its third year coming off COVID and building programs for youth, families, and the community. Jennifer Ricci is now the new Maine 4-H Foundation Executive Director and Christine Devereux is the new Director for the Magic Lantern Innovation Center. The Maine 4-H Foundation is building a great team at the center and has amazing opportunities for students and young people to learn and be a part of a small non-profit business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Magic Lantern Innovation Center remains a theater, educational center, and a place for the community to gather and create amazing memories. The Innovation center is focused on moving forward supporting youth development programs in the visual and performing arts, science and engineering, literacy, and culinary arts. Enrichment programs focus on youth ages 5 to 13, and on internships, mentoring, and workforce preparedness for teens and college age students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Magic Lantern Innovation Center is dedicated to community partnerships and building collaborative programs. In the past couple of years, the center has offered family free movies in partnership with the Chalmer\u2019s group. Held the Solar Sprint model car design competition and supported schools with the supplies to move forward to the 2025 event in partnership with RLC Engineering. Partnered with Gallery 302, the Bridgton area non-profit collaborative, the Bridgton Arts and Culture Committee, Downeast Innovation, and many local groups including Rotary, the Lyon\u2019s Club, the Maine Masons, the Bethel Gem and Mineral Museum, and the Town of Bridgton. The magic Lantern Innovation Center is open to new ideas and collaborations, please reach to Jenni Ricci at <a href=\"mailto:jenni@themagiclanter.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jenni@themagiclanter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-5 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"294\" data-id=\"2481\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/teenage-4-H-members-working-on-the-floor-with-an-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-300x294.png\" alt=\"teenage 4-H members working on the floor with an activity\" class=\"wp-image-2481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/teenage-4-H-members-working-on-the-floor-with-an-activity-UMaine-Extension-4-H-300x294.png 300w, 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src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-teenage-ambassadors-cheering-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources.png\" alt=\"a group of 4-H teenage ambassadors cheering\" class=\"wp-image-2469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-teenage-ambassadors-cheering-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources.png 637w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-teenage-ambassadors-cheering-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-teenage-ambassadors-cheering-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-teenage-ambassadors-cheering-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-105x105.png 105w, 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https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-teenage-ambassadors-cheering-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,637px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"foundation\">Maine 4-H Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service,  and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"2461\" 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(max-width: 1024px) 62vw,537px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"548\" height=\"548\" data-id=\"2483\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/You-Can-Help-Inspire-Kids-to-Do-graphic-UMaine-Extension-4-H-Canva-graphic.png\" alt=\"You Can Help Inspire Kids to Do graphic\" class=\"wp-image-2483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/You-Can-Help-Inspire-Kids-to-Do-graphic-UMaine-Extension-4-H-Canva-graphic.png 548w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/You-Can-Help-Inspire-Kids-to-Do-graphic-UMaine-Extension-4-H-Canva-graphic-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/You-Can-Help-Inspire-Kids-to-Do-graphic-UMaine-Extension-4-H-Canva-graphic-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/You-Can-Help-Inspire-Kids-to-Do-graphic-UMaine-Extension-4-H-Canva-graphic-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/You-Can-Help-Inspire-Kids-to-Do-graphic-UMaine-Extension-4-H-Canva-graphic-317x317.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/You-Can-Help-Inspire-Kids-to-Do-graphic-UMaine-Extension-4-H-Canva-graphic-423x423.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/You-Can-Help-Inspire-Kids-to-Do-graphic-UMaine-Extension-4-H-Canva-graphic-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/You-Can-Help-Inspire-Kids-to-Do-graphic-UMaine-Extension-4-H-Canva-graphic-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,548px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2443_a6d2bf-fc .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2443_a6d2bf-fc .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2443_a6d2bf-fc\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H is the nation\u2019s largest youth development organization. The Maine 4-H Foundation is a partner and supports our rural young people. 4-H grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for a career tomorrow. 4-H is led by a unique private-public partnership of universities, federal and local government agencies, foundations, and professional associations.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2443_171ff3-b8 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2443_171ff3-b8 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2443_171ff3-b8\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H&#8217;ers participate in&#8230; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>5M<\/strong> Annually on STEM Projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2.5M<\/strong> Annually on Healthy Living Projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2.5M<\/strong> Annually Civic Engagement Projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/pie-chart-graphic-of-Maine-4-H-foundation-expenses-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"pie chart graphic of Maine 4-H foundation expenses\" class=\"wp-image-2479\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/pie-chart-graphic-of-Maine-4-H-foundation-expenses-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/pie-chart-graphic-of-Maine-4-H-foundation-expenses-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/pie-chart-graphic-of-Maine-4-H-foundation-expenses-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/pie-chart-graphic-of-Maine-4-H-foundation-expenses-105x60.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/pie-chart-graphic-of-Maine-4-H-foundation-expenses-317x181.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/pie-chart-graphic-of-Maine-4-H-foundation-expenses-423x242.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/pie-chart-graphic-of-Maine-4-H-foundation-expenses-634x362.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/pie-chart-graphic-of-Maine-4-H-foundation-expenses-846x484.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/pie-chart-graphic-of-Maine-4-H-foundation-expenses-951x544.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/pie-chart-graphic-of-Maine-4-H-foundation-expenses.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Expenses of the Maine 4-H Foundation: \nPrograms: around 2\/3rds the pie chart\nNational Trips: around 1\/8th of the pie chart\nScholarships: around 1\/8th of the pie chart\nFund Raising: a sliver of the pie chart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"353\" data-id=\"2458\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenage-team-leaders-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources.png\" alt=\"4-H teenage team leaders\" class=\"wp-image-2458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenage-team-leaders-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources.png 520w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenage-team-leaders-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenage-team-leaders-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-105x71.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenage-team-leaders-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-317x215.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/4-H-teenage-team-leaders-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-423x287.png 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,520px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"546\" data-id=\"2468\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-member-with-a-calf-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo.png\" alt=\"a 4-H member with a calf\" class=\"wp-image-2468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-member-with-a-calf-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo.png 549w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-member-with-a-calf-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-member-with-a-calf-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-member-with-a-calf-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-105x104.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-member-with-a-calf-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-317x315.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-member-with-a-calf-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-423x421.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-4-H-member-with-a-calf-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,549px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2443_196779-32 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2443_196779-32 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2443_196779-32\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-member-working-with-electronics-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-300x194.png\" alt=\"young 4-H member working with electronics\" class=\"wp-image-2486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-member-working-with-electronics-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-member-working-with-electronics-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-member-working-with-electronics-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-105x68.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-member-working-with-electronics-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-317x205.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-member-working-with-electronics-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-423x273.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-member-working-with-electronics-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo-634x409.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/young-4-H-member-working-with-electronics-4-H-National-Marketing-Resources-photo.png 838w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Maine 4-HFoundation investments with Harpswell Capital, HeadInvest, RBC Wealth Management , and the University of Maine Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Maine-4-H-Foundation-Investments-pie-chart-UMaine-Extension-graphic-1024x400.jpg\" alt=\"Maine 4-H Foundation Investments pie chart\" class=\"wp-image-2476\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Maine-4-H-Foundation-Investments-pie-chart-UMaine-Extension-graphic-1024x400.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Maine-4-H-Foundation-Investments-pie-chart-UMaine-Extension-graphic-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Maine-4-H-Foundation-Investments-pie-chart-UMaine-Extension-graphic-768x300.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Maine-4-H-Foundation-Investments-pie-chart-UMaine-Extension-graphic-105x41.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Maine-4-H-Foundation-Investments-pie-chart-UMaine-Extension-graphic-317x124.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Maine-4-H-Foundation-Investments-pie-chart-UMaine-Extension-graphic-423x165.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Maine-4-H-Foundation-Investments-pie-chart-UMaine-Extension-graphic-634x248.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Maine-4-H-Foundation-Investments-pie-chart-UMaine-Extension-graphic-846x331.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Maine-4-H-Foundation-Investments-pie-chart-UMaine-Extension-graphic-951x372.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/Maine-4-H-Foundation-Investments-pie-chart-UMaine-Extension-graphic.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Maine 4-H Foundation Investments pie chart: \nCash: $1,001,955\nFinancial Investments: $4,808,528\nBryant Pond Property: $3,150,000\nGreenland Point Property: $756,00\nMagic Lantern Innovation Center: $3,570,00<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2443_77256d-fb .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2443_77256d-fb .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2443_77256d-fb\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"financial-report\">Financial Report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Maine 4-H Foundation is pleased to present a financial report on the endowments and holdings through December 31st of 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/full-width-banner-for-4-H-Foundation-with-text-Support-4-H-UMaine-Extension-4-H-Canva-graphic-1024x452.png\" alt=\"full width banner for 4-H Foundation with text Support 4-H\" class=\"wp-image-2473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/full-width-banner-for-4-H-Foundation-with-text-Support-4-H-UMaine-Extension-4-H-Canva-graphic-1024x452.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/full-width-banner-for-4-H-Foundation-with-text-Support-4-H-UMaine-Extension-4-H-Canva-graphic-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/full-width-banner-for-4-H-Foundation-with-text-Support-4-H-UMaine-Extension-4-H-Canva-graphic-768x339.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/full-width-banner-for-4-H-Foundation-with-text-Support-4-H-UMaine-Extension-4-H-Canva-graphic-105x46.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/full-width-banner-for-4-H-Foundation-with-text-Support-4-H-UMaine-Extension-4-H-Canva-graphic-317x140.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/full-width-banner-for-4-H-Foundation-with-text-Support-4-H-UMaine-Extension-4-H-Canva-graphic-423x187.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/full-width-banner-for-4-H-Foundation-with-text-Support-4-H-UMaine-Extension-4-H-Canva-graphic-634x280.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/full-width-banner-for-4-H-Foundation-with-text-Support-4-H-UMaine-Extension-4-H-Canva-graphic-846x374.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/full-width-banner-for-4-H-Foundation-with-text-Support-4-H-UMaine-Extension-4-H-Canva-graphic-951x420.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/full-width-banner-for-4-H-Foundation-with-text-Support-4-H-UMaine-Extension-4-H-Canva-graphic.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Fund<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Investment Firm<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Fund Value<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Azure Dillon and Harold Chute Scholarship<\/td><td>RBC<\/td><td>$154,568<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4-H Foundation<\/td><td>HeadInvest<\/td><td>$1,607,960<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Claude Clement Scholarship<\/td><td>UMaine<\/td><td>$14,074<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Parker\/Lovejoy Scholarship<\/td><td>UMaine<\/td><td>$14,074<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Evelyn Trotzky Scholarship<\/td><td>UMaine<\/td><td>$21,110<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Verna Witter Scholarship<\/td><td>UMaine<\/td><td>$14,074<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Karen Hatch Gagne Fund<\/td><td>UMaine<\/td><td>$36,633<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Norma Hardison Fund<\/td><td>UMaine<\/td><td>$35,183<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Baird Family Fund<\/td><td>UMaine<\/td><td>$67,146<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Humphrey Family Scholarship<\/td><td>UMaine<\/td><td>$14,978<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fred Hutchinson Scholarship<\/td><td>UMaine<\/td><td>$21,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4-H Foundation<\/td><td>UMaine<\/td><td>$458,593<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wayne Rich Scholarship<\/td><td>UMaine<\/td><td>$24,668<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Harold H. Brown Fund<\/td><td>UMaine<\/td><td>$35,183<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hawes Family Poultry Fund<\/td><td>UMaine<\/td><td>$30.353<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Farm Credit\/Gladys Conant<\/td><td>Harpswell<\/td><td>$65,309<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oxford MKA Afterschool<\/td><td>Harpswell<\/td><td>$110,522<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tanglewood School Fund<\/td><td>Harpswell<\/td><td>$195,856<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tanglewood School Scholarship<\/td><td>Harpswell<\/td><td>$203,524<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tanglewood Financial Aid Fund<\/td><td>Harpswell<\/td><td>$77,426<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grover Family Entrepreneur (ML)<\/td><td>Harpswell<\/td><td>$210,570<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oxford Scholarship\/Kay Daniels<\/td><td>Harpswell<\/td><td>$30,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carla and Daniel Lafayette 4-H STEM<\/td><td>Harpswell<\/td><td>$201,439<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fistal Family Master Gardener Scholarship<\/td><td>Harpswell<\/td><td>$6,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elinor Perry Goat\/Working Steer<\/td><td>Harpswell<\/td><td>$25,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4-H Hemphill Horse Endowment<\/td><td>Harpswell<\/td><td>$36,080<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4-H Benson Family Dairy<\/td><td>Harpswell<\/td><td>$52,539<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Amy Alward 4-H Beef<\/td><td>Harpswell<\/td><td>$34,605<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kim and Lincoln Merrill 4-H Sheep<\/td><td>Harpswell<\/td><td>$72,201<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oxton Trust<\/td><td>Harpswell<\/td><td>$263,827<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jackie Conant Scholarship<\/td><td>Harpswell<\/td><td>$26,463<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cumberland County Fund<\/td><td>Harpswell<\/td><td>$29,087<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Somerset County Scholarship<\/td><td>Harpswell<\/td><td>$37,916<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jeremy Strater Washington County Sch.<\/td><td>Harpswell<\/td><td>$38,297<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4-H General Fund<\/td><td>Harpswell<\/td><td>$575,384<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Leo J. &amp; Catherine D. Pelley 4-H Sch.<\/td><td>Harpswell<\/td><td>$32,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gene Humphrey Scholarship<\/td><td>RBC<\/td><td>$12,129<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wildlife Habitat Education Program<\/td><td>RBC<\/td><td>$26,815<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Webster Granger Scholarship<\/td><td>RBC<\/td><td>$12,129<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bryant Pond Campus Facility<\/td><td>Property<\/td><td>$3,650,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Greenland point Campus Facility<\/td><td>Property<\/td><td>$756,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Magic Lantern Innovation Center Facility<\/td><td>Property<\/td><td>$3,570,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blueberry Cove Campus<\/td><td>Property (Owned by Tanglewood\/BBC Board)<\/td><td>$2,100,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"foundation-board\">Maine 4-H Foundation Board 2024-2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"officers\">Officers<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-teenagers-showing-the-cattle-they-have-raised-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-300x200.png\" alt=\"a group of 4-H teenagers showing the cattle they have raised\" class=\"wp-image-2470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-teenagers-showing-the-cattle-they-have-raised-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-teenagers-showing-the-cattle-they-have-raised-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-105x70.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-teenagers-showing-the-cattle-they-have-raised-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-317x211.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-teenagers-showing-the-cattle-they-have-raised-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-423x282.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-teenagers-showing-the-cattle-they-have-raised-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-634x422.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/a-group-of-4-H-teenagers-showing-the-cattle-they-have-raised-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo.png 742w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>President:<\/strong> (2024-25) Sean Cameron: Rumford ME<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vice-President:<\/strong> (2024-25) Carla Lafayette: Hampden ME<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secretary:<\/strong> (2024-25) John (Jay) Nutting: Vassalboro ME<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treasurer:<\/strong> (2024-25) Lynn Gallagher: Gray ME<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scholarship Chair:<\/strong> (2024-25) Deb Chase: Farmington ME<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learning Center Chair:<\/strong> (2024-25) John Knuerr, Tenants Harbor, ME<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"trustees\">Trustees<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"223\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/two-young-4-H-campers-building-a-jenga-like-game-at-camp-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-223x300.png\" alt=\"two young 4-H campers building a jenga like game at camp\" class=\"wp-image-2482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/two-young-4-H-campers-building-a-jenga-like-game-at-camp-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-223x300.png 223w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/two-young-4-H-campers-building-a-jenga-like-game-at-camp-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-105x140.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/two-young-4-H-campers-building-a-jenga-like-game-at-camp-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-317x426.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/two-young-4-H-campers-building-a-jenga-like-game-at-camp-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo-423x568.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/04\/two-young-4-H-campers-building-a-jenga-like-game-at-camp-UMaine-Extension-4-H-photo.png 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,223px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jason Judd: Portland, ME (2027-2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Susan M. Scacchi: Holden, ME (2025-1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jon Olson: Vernon, ME (2025-2) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Molly Stifler: Brookline, MA (2025-2) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Ron O. Brown: Portland, ME (2026-1) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Justin Kiger: Windham ME (2026-1) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Lavon Bartel: Steuben, ME (2026-2) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>George Conant: Scarborough ME, Gloucester, MA (2026-2) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mike Sawyer: Merrill, ME (2026-2) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elaine L. Clark: Cumberland Foreside, ME (2027-1) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"youth-trustees\">Youth Trustees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maddie Gray (2024-1) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jacob Mitchell (2024-1) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"honorary-members\">Honorary Members<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scott Johnson: Ellsworth, ME <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Devora Stager: Florida <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lincoln Merrill: North Yarmouth, ME<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"executive-director\">Executive Director<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jennifer Ricci<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"administrative-specialist\">Administrative Specialist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Angela Martin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2024 Annual Report Contents 4-H Youth Dear 4-H Community, 2024 has been a tremendous year for the Maine 4-H Foundation and the 4-H Youth Development program. The 4-H Board of Trustees has been actively working to raise support for new programs,legacy projects, scholarships for graduating seniors, and support for our six educational learning centers statewide. 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